Key facts
- Russian forces attacked Kyiv with missiles early Tuesday, causing fires.
- Warehouses in a central district were ablaze.
- Multiple explosions were reported in the city.
- A previous attack on August 5 killed at least 17 people and injured over 40.
- The August 5 attack destroyed warehouses and logistics centers.
- Ukraine faces a critical shortage of air defense missiles.
Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with missiles early Tuesday, triggering fires in the city center, officials said. The city's military administration reported that warehouses in a central district were ablaze, and Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed medical personnel had been dispatched to the area. Reuters witnesses reported hearing explosions.
This attack follows a more severe incident on Wednesday, August 5, where Russia fired dozens of ballistic missiles at Kyiv and the surrounding region, killing at least 17 people and destroying warehouses and logistics centers. Ukrainian officials stated that a critical shortage of air defense missiles, particularly for U.S. Patriot systems, left the country vulnerable. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged foreign allies to replenish these supplies, noting that deliveries were significantly lower than needed. The Ukrainian air force reported intercepting most drones but none of the ballistic or cruise missiles launched.
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed to have struck seven logistics centers in Kyiv and the region, alleging their use for storing or distributing dual-use goods and drone components. The August 5 attack resulted in significant destruction, with seven bodies found at a commuter station in Brovary, and logistics warehouses belonging to retailers like Fozzy, Epicentr, and Silpo being hit. Epicentr reported the destruction of two key logistics facilities and a factory, while Silpo confirmed at least six employees were killed and two distribution centers were set ablaze. Online retailer Rozetka also reported damage from ballistic missile strikes. The Kyiv regional military administration indicated that 13 warehouses, a manufacturing facility, private homes, and vehicles were damaged.